Saradha scam: No notice or summon to West Bengal DGP, says CBI

According to media reports, the central probe agency had issued a notice to Kar Purkayastha, asking him to appear before it within a week

Saradha scam: No notice or summon to West Bengal DGP, says CBI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 27 2017 | 6:00 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday denied issuing a summons to the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.

CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal categorically denied the reports that the West Bengal DGP was summoned by the agency in connection with the multi-crore-rupee chit fund scam.

He clarified that no notice or summons for appearance was issued to West Bengal DGP Surajit Kar Purkayastha.

According to media reports, the central probe agency had issued a notice to Kar Purkayastha, asking him to appear before it within a week.
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First Published: Dec 27 2017 | 5:59 PM IST

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